Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $36,070 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $28,890
90th percentile $51,190
Employed locally 220
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,890
    25th
    $30,350
    50th (median)
    $36,070
    75th
    $46,330
    90th
    $51,190

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 60% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $40,490
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,650
    Hattiesburg, MS $36,820
    Williamsport, PA $34,140

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,560
    Light Truck Drivers $40,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Jackson, MS is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.39 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Jackson, MS is 25.4% below the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Jackson?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $28,890 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,350.